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Abstract and colour techniques in painint / Claire Harrigan with Robin Capon

By:

Harrigan, Claire

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Batsford , 2007.Description: 128 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cmISBN:

9780713490558

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

751.4222 HAR

Contents:

Summary: Many artists find the move into&abstraction a difficult and uncertain one because they lack the proper guidance needed to take this bold step. In this inspirational workbook, award-winning mixed media artist Claire Harrigan leads painters towards non-representational painting through the use of color. Fantastically illustrated throughout and featuring sound technical advice, it covers every aspect of abstract painting, from concepts and influences, inspirations and starting points to approaching subjects, basic design considerations, and surface textures. Step-by-step analyses of Harrigan's own work demonstrate the importance of color contrast, harmony, and impact in a range of mixed media.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Libro - Monografía	Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende, A.C. Sala Ingles	751.4222 HAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		030806

Includes index

Abstraction and representation -- Beginnings -- Surface and colour -- Considering different media -- A personal response -- Other ideas and approaches.

Many artists find the move into&abstraction a difficult and uncertain one because they lack the proper guidance needed to take this bold step. In this inspirational workbook, award-winning mixed media artist Claire Harrigan leads painters towards non-representational painting through the use of color. Fantastically illustrated throughout and featuring sound technical advice, it covers every aspect of abstract painting, from concepts and influences, inspirations and starting points to approaching subjects, basic design considerations, and surface textures. Step-by-step analyses of Harrigan's own work demonstrate the importance of color contrast, harmony, and impact in a range of mixed media.

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